Thread: Why does my computer knock when using Calibre?
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:13 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Kotik74 View Post
Hi all, I'm using Calibre on an older computer. I use dozens of different programs, including many that use more system resources than Calibre, and have no problem with them.

However, when I use Calibre, a knocking sound comes from the hard drive. When I exit the program, the knocking stops. When I start it, the knocking resumes at intervals of about 2 seconds.

Any idea what's going on? Thanks!
Is it your Floppy 'seeking' for an inserted disk. I think there was a device setting that caused A: to be polled.
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